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Science reasoning at touch tanks: An unexpected opportunity

January 1, 2014 | Exhibitions
Informal science educators are seeking ways to support scientific reasoning. This study of touch tanks at four different museums found that, although the exhibits were not designed to do so, they supported families in engaging in scientific reasoning practices. Specifically, they engaged family members in making claims, seeking evidence, devising tests, seeking information, testing claims, and challenging claims made by others.

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  • Kerri Wingert
    Author
    University of Washington
  • Citation

    Resource Type: Research Brief
    Discipline: Life science | Nature of science
    Audience: Families | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits

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